The Tigers decided against making any changes from the team that beat Port Adelaide by 38 points last week, meaning Josh Caddy will spend another week in the VFL.

Betts axed in selection shocker

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe will return from an infected elbow for Sunday's clash with the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, while veteran Hayden Ballantyne could also return after being named in the extended squad.

Misfiring forward Cam McCarthy was dropped for the second time this season after booting just two goals from his past three matches.

Bulldogs veteran Dale Morris has been named for his first game of the season, but Josh Schache (concussion) and Matthew Suckling (back) go out through injury.

The Lions have called up Josh Walker in place of Harris Andrews (suspended).

West Coast captain Shannon Hurn failed to recover from a calf injury in time to play in Saturday's match against North Melbourne in Perth.

Premiership defender Will Schofield replaces the axed Tom Cole.

Tigers expecting Cotchin to play

Kangaroos defender Scott Thompson was ruled out after needing surgery on a ruptured testicle, while Kayne Turner (rested) and Nathan Hrovat (axed) also go out of the side.

Prized Demons recruit Steven May (hamstring) has been ruled out of Saturday night's clash with St Kilda, while Braydon Preuss and Jay Lockhart were dropped.

Oskar Baker, Tim Smith, and Oscar McDonald come into the side.

Midfielder Scott Selwood was named in Geelong's extended squad for Sunday's match against Sydney, with the Swans considering welcoming back Daniel Menzel and Kieren Jack.

Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell has been ruled out with foot soreness for Sunday's match against Gold Coast, with the Bombers conceding it's an injury that will need to be managed for the rest of the season.